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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,511.56, 846,679.68 and 165,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,511.56, 846,679.68 and 165,058.44 is: 247,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,511.56 : 846,679.68 = 165,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,511.56/846,679.68 = 165,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,511.56x = 846,679.68 × 165,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,511.56x = 139,751,627,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,751,627,160.50/564,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,562.03

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